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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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